Sept. 30:
Police responded to a loose dog complaint in the 00 block of SE 2nd Street. The officer was not able to locate the animal.
Police responded to a loose dog complaint in the 00 block of SE 3rd Street. The officer was able to contact the owner, who put the animal back inside the residence.
Police assisted the ambulance on NW 6th Street with a subject that fell against a door, making it difficult to access him. The officer was able to remove the door and gain access.
Police viewed messages on a cellular device that were received and mentioned suicidal thoughts in the 200 block of SW 7th Street. The juvenile offender was located in Kewanee and taken by ambulance for treatment/evaluation.
Police, along with the fire department, responded to an activated fire alarm after hours at City Hall. It was a false alarm.
Police conducted a welfare check at a residence on SW 8th Avenue. The subject was fine.
Police responded to a loud music complaint in the 200 block of SE 3rd Avenue. The officer located the suspect vehicle, but no one was found around it.
Oct. 1:
Police responded to multiple complaints in the southwest part of town about a female screaming and walking around the area. The officer located the subject who appeared to be suffering from a mental health crisis.
Police responded to a 9-1-1 open line complaint in the 1100 block of SE 2nd Street. An employee accidentally made a pocket-dial call.
Police conducted a welfare check and responded to a loose dog complaint belonging to the same resident in the area around Wiley Park. The officer located the resident, who was looking for his lost dog.
Police responded to a 9-1-1 hang-up call in the 400 block of NE 9th Street. The officer checked the area but was not able to locate anyone needing assistance.
Police responded to a suspicious vehicle complaint in the 700 block of NW 5th Avenue. The officer was not able to locate the vehicle.
Police spoke to a subject about a possible violation of an order of protection.
Police responded to a suspicious incident where a juvenile knocked on the door and ran away in the 400 block of SW 3rd Street. The officer did not locate anyone in the area.
A 16-year-old Galva juvenile was issued a citation for speeding in the 1200 block of James B Young Road.
Oct. 2:
Police attempted to locate a juvenile who left home on a bicycle after being sent home from school. The officer located the juvenile downtown and followed him home to a waiting parent.
Police responded to a crossing arm malfunction at the Exchange Street railroad crossing. BNSF was contacted for repairs.
Police assisted the Henry County Housing Authority with locating and serving banning letters to three Galva residents.
Police met with a resident at the Galva Police Department to update their yearly sex offender registration. A copy was emailed to Henry County for LEADS entry.
Police conducted a welfare check at a residence on Front Street.
Police responded to a few residences after school-aged kids threw toilet paper into their trees as part of homecoming week. No enforcement action was taken.
Police responded to a domestic disturbance involving a juvenile in the 800 block of NE 3rd Street.
Oct. 3:
Police responded to a report of a suicidal subject who had realized they had been scammed at a residence on SE 4th Street. The subject was transported by ambulance for evaluation/treatment.
Police met with IL DCFS at the GPD to provide reports about several recent events.
Police responded to a report of a subject acting irrationally on Hayes Road just west of town. The subject appeared to be suffering from a mental health crisis. A family member came and took the subject home.
Police responded to a battery complaint in the 700 block of SW 4th Street. The situation remains under investigation.
Police responded to a 9-1-1 open line complaint in the 00 block of SW 4th Street. It was a confirmed misdial.
Police responded to a juvenile mischief complaint in the 600 block of SW 4th Street. Several subjects were found to be throwing toilet paper. No enforcement action was taken.
Makayla Alldredge, 26, Galva, was issued citations for operating an uninsured vehicle and not having valid registration.
Oct. 4:
Police responded to a crossing arm malfunction at the Chester Street railroad crossing. BNSF was contacted for repairs.
Police responded to a loose dog complaint in the 200 block of NW 7th Avenue. Police spoke to the owner and warned them about the Illinois leash law.
Police provided traffic control during the homecoming parade.
Police responded to a complaint involving a juvenile possessing a vaping device in the 200 block of NW 7th Avenue.
Timothy Meier, 58, Galva, was issued a citation for operating an uninsured vehicle after police responded to a two-vehicle accident with damage only in the 200 block of Morgan Road.
Police assisted with changing a tire on a disabled vehicle on Main Street near Exchange Street.
Oct. 5:
Police responded to a forgery complaint in the 00 block of SE 2nd Avenue. It was determined to be a civil matter.
Police responded to a reckless driving complaint in the 300 block of SE 5th Street.
Police responded to a crossing arm malfunction at the Chester Street railroad crossing. BNSF was contacted for repairs.
Police responded to a disturbance that stemmed from a driving complaint in the 00 block of Morgan Road.
Police responded to a 9-1-1 hang-up call in the 2000 block of 1950 East. It was determined to be a misdial.
Police responded to a 9-1-1 open line complaint in the 300 block of County Highway 5. It was determined to be a two-vehicle accident with airbag deployment. Henry County handled a crash report.
Oct. 6:
Police responded to a crossing arm malfunction at the Chester Street railroad crossing. BNSF was contacted for repairs.
Police responded to a report that an 8-year-old had attempted suicide by cutting their throat with a box cutter at a residence on NE 3rd Street.
